hello old friend,

what is your current lb2 status - are you flying online?

because of some recent posts here i have been able to get lb2 to run on my computer, with hatchet's hirez tweaks. the graphics have some bugs but i am working on that. i am programming my x45 ( my second ch pro system wore out) and trying to remember how to fly a chopper .

my stats are:
amd 1.8 ghz
512 ram
cable modem

let me know if you would like to get back up after i get practiced alittle

regards

http://www.sandbaggeruk.com/inspector.html
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Your rich neighbor finally convinced them to run cable, did he??

Welcome to the Broadband world!!!

Recluse

Don't forget me if we're having a little ol' get together

wouldnt/couldnt forget you flex,
i will designate a kiowa for your exclusive use

Why you...grrr

Hey Inspector,

Nice to hear from you, sure i'm able to fly Lb2 online just like in the old days... That would be done on my "pre-cambrian" 233Mmx machine.

Cool, how does the Saïtek HOCAS compare to the CH Gear, btw? I can't run Hatchet's graphic tweaks because of limitations on my old machine, but the rockets works flawlessly however. I'll be glad to help you remembering how to fly by offering you the front seat in an Apache or the side ones in the others

Super! Welcome to broadband speed... We have to get some airtime before the snow melt here, i'm still on ICQ... I was fortunate to get some Lb2 multi with Flex not long ago and it sure was fun, we owe it to ourself to do some in the near future...

Hehe, that's a good one Recluse...

It sure is nice to have Mr. Buffet has your neighbor, Lol...

Nah!, we won't forget you Flex... Don't worry i'll fly the little bird... You still go to bed late at night btw? hehe...

On average 3am since you ask. Late night programming sessions, either that or Call of Duty. CoD makes me wish I was a teenager again, I just turned 35 and can't hit doo doo with a Panzafaust, in my youth I could wipe the floor in Duke Nukem :-)

recluse, yes, he is a nice guy

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enfo,
the graphics work* and the hocas programming and my memory are coming along slowly (you dont want a x45, the rudder is a rocker switch on the collective ). i can fly and stay below 100ft, but the keyswitches arent coming fast enough in combat yet :o . i have loaded the graphics and campain mods from hatchet that you posted, v2.09, and azer 2000.

the cpu speed is only an issue for rockets, i am experimenting with aiming high still - i dont want to try a cpu slowdown proggy yet.

*graphics: maps decompress at what i remember normal speed -but- offline i get a 25 second black screen at mission launch (is that the bullets?), and mission end before i reach the debrief tent. these black screen lags bother me as to how multiplayer would perform - but i am not sure if it is a video card or cpu speed issue.
i have lots of hd space and wonder if the no/cd would help that - not sure yet.

i have most of my old files:
1. icq 2000b that i can load
2. what voice proggy? i have rw and bfc files.
3. terraforma and /vb run files
4. some old *.sgm files
5. i am running dx8eng

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The storm gathers: LB2 Retro II

Were you using Hatchet's Toolshop? I could upload it on my site if you need it... It does make life easier with Lb2

Edit: Here's the d-load link for Toolshop: http://www.x-plane.org/users/enfo1/Toolshop.zip

Flex & I used BC for voice coms... I still have Rw as well, bandwith isn't a problem anymore i'd suggest BC. I stil have the 101st pilots files as well, so i was able to fly with you, virtually...

See you later,

P.S. the bike season is about to begin here, better hurry to get in flying shape

P.S. #2 nice pics..

Don't forget me you guys. Somebody has to scrape the BH out of Death Valley at AGL 10ft after my escort gets smoked!

swagger!
good to see you, you get a {bh} slot with your name on it if you wish :p

just did a front seat in enfo's chopper, he is still the best flyer, i fumbled around with the sensors....

pings were great, i just have to figure out this firewall stuff, never had it back then on a slow modem.

thanks enfo,
i look forward to some enjoyable times with the old gang ....

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the gathering: Retro II

Thanks to you Inspector, it was like we were thrown back in time flying both in the same chopper. You did pretty well with the new HOCAS you're using, i sure hope i did not get you "air sick"

You really need to get your BC up to speed since RW was kind of noisy here. Whenever you'll want to fly, give me a shout.

Swagger,
Nice to hear from you, naturally it will be great to have you in some multi flights as well.

Now it's gonna be difficult to find time for some Lb2, between the GF and my bike, hehe.

Inspector, I noticed you were having some trouble figuring out your internet IP address now that you have a router. Maybe this website will help...

http://www.uogateway.com/ipaddress.html

Also, here is a good explanation I found:

"Ok...I'm going to try explaining this without a lot of geek speak.

A router essentially allows 2 different networks to communicate with one
another. There is a plethora of decent and inexpensive cable / dsl routers
on the market right now. They are generally dual purpose products: (One)
They let you connect all your computers to the internet using one IP
address. This can be a major cost savings if you have more than 1 PC that
requires connectivity as most ISPs charge a little more for that second
connection. (Two) They serve as a firewall for your networked computers.

*** A "tip of the iceberg" explanation of IP address ***
Whenever you're on the net, you are assigned an IP (Internet Protocol)
address which among other things, lets the "internet" know how to reach you.
When you request a web page, your IP address is sent along with the request
so when the web server responds, it knows where to send the files that
ultimately load your browser so you can view the web site.

*** Ok...a little technical here but I have no choice ***
The router uses a process called NAT (network address translation) which
translates your "Internet" IP address to a "Private" IP address and vice
versa. As mentioned earlier, you require an IP address for internet
connectivity. The router is assigned that "Internet" IP address as well as a
second IP address (which you assign) for your "Private" network. All the
computers in your home are part of that "Private" network. When you request
a web page, the router "translates" the private IP address to the internet
IP so that it can legitimately traverse the infomation superhighway. When
the returning information arrives back to you, the router translates it back
to the proper "Private" IP address and sends it to the computer that
originated the request.

This process acts as a firewall because your average joe blow wannabe hacker
will be attacking your system using your "Internet" IP address. Guess
what...none of your computers actually have an "Internet" IP
address...thus...you're protected. The second level of protection is through
"Port Blocking" which most, if not all, routers are capable of doing. The
internet uses pre-defined channels called "Ports". Web servers use Port 80
and Usenets servers use 119 yada yada yada. A router can essentially block
all ports ORIGINATING from the internet and still allow information IN where
the originator is from the "Private" IP. A note of caution. Although the
router is a decent enough firewall, IT WILL NOT PROTECT YOU FROM A TALENTED
HACKER.

If you have 1 computer at home with a high-speed connection to the internet,
a router is pointless. OTOH, if you have 2 or 3 systems at home and you want
to share files / printers / and your high speed connection, a router is an
excellent solution to fulfill those needs.

After writing this, I've discovered that it's #%&*$# difficult explaining
technical concepts in a non-technical way. Hope I made sense."

So one day I notice something odd popup under the icq contacts on trillian, Inspector!

We exchange insults as per old traditions and I get the link here.
Obviously there's been a series of grave plunderings and now the old farts walk the earth once again.

I'd really like to get in on some of the action if there's a revival of the good old days.

Need to try and get LB2 running on my rig first.

software update:
recluse pointed me to a free, no time limit cpu slow down proggy called turbo. i run it at 80% and am happy with the results, i even killed a tank with rockets , on the move , when flying online with recluse.

welcome, tetsubo, cookie guy

you can host, feel free to post your inet data

Hehe, was just telling Inspector about my new connection I got a week ago, 10 mbit full duplex.
Got a nice RJ45 connection over the front door. :p

I got it last tuesday, so far I've got:
Downstream: 70 GB
Upstream 168 GB